stout
Rust 10–100× faster, Rust-based drop-in replacement for Homebrew.
Stout eliminates Ruby entirely. It uses a pre-computed SQLite index with FTS5 full-text search, fetches only what it needs, and downloads bottles in parallel — while remaining compatible with Homebrew formulae.
Frequently asked questions
What is stout?
stout is an entry in the Neul Labs project catalogue. 10–100× faster, Rust-based drop-in replacement for Homebrew. Stout eliminates Ruby entirely. It uses a pre-computed SQLite index with FTS5 full-text search, fetches only what it needs, and downloads bottles in parallel — while remaining compatible with Homebrew formulae. Current source, licence, release and documentation status should be verified at the linked project surfaces.
How do I install stout?
Review the current repository and its README at https://github.com/neul-labs/stout for verified installation instructions.
What language is stout written in?
stout is written in Rust.
Is stout open source?
Source is linked at https://github.com/neul-labs/stout. Inspect the repository licence and release metadata for the exact version; Neul Labs does not apply one blanket licence claim to the whole catalogue.
How does stout compare to alternatives?
See the detailed comparison at https://www.neullabs.com/compare/stout-vs-homebrew.